Corbett was one of the greatest
heavyweights of all-time; He developed innovations that led to modern
boxing techniques and fighting styles; He was clever, agile and
"jack-rabbit" quick; He utilized fast jabs and hooks and possessed
excellent footwork along with slippery head and body movement

Due to early day reports, there is much question as to whether bouts
were amateur or professional; Very likely, many bouts identified as
amateur or exhibitions were wins

Nat Fleischer ranked Corbett as the #5 All-Time Heavyweight and Charley
Rose ranked him as the #9 All-Time Heavyweight; He was inducted into the
Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1954 and the International Boxing Hall of
Fame in 1990